Marvel fans are furious after a recent episode of What If…? season three seemingly revealed who was responsible for wiping out the Council of Kangs in the MCU.
In Episode Seven, titled What If… the Watcher Disappeared?, it is implied that Captain Carter and The Exiles were behind the demise of the Kangs.
Peggy Carter is seen emerging from a Time Sphere, leading to speculation that this event marks the end of the Kang storyline.
Fans Are Not Happy with the Reveal
The reaction from fans has been mixed, with many expressing frustration over how the storyline was wrapped up. One user on Twitter, @callmejudeeaa, called it “actually laughable,” criticizing the missed opportunity to elevate the MCU through the Kang storyline.
Another user, @Evergreen_Guard, suggested that Kang could have been kept in the background and used whenever the story needed him, instead of this abrupt resolution.
Is This the End of Kang in the MCU?
It’s important to note that What If…? episodes are not part of the official MCU canon, so this reveal doesn’t technically wrap up anything in the main timeline.
The scene in question is more of a visual gag, with no clear confirmation that the Kangs were actually killed by Captain Carter and The Exiles.
However, the controversy stems from the fact that this could be Marvel’s way of moving on from Jonathan Majors’ portrayal of Kang, especially considering the ongoing legal issues surrounding the actor.
For now, it seems unlikely that Majors will return to the role, and Marvel may decide to recast Kang in the future, though no official word has been given.
What’s Next for the MCU?
The next MCU film, Captain America: Brave New World, is set to release in February 2025, but it remains unclear how Kang’s storyline will be addressed moving forward.
Fans are left wondering if Marvel will find a way to bring Kang back in some form or if the character is truly done for good.